gulp (n.)

  1. a large and hurried swallow; he finished it at a single gulp

    [ Syn: draft , draught , swig ]

  2. a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing

    [ Syn: gulping ]

    gulp (v.)

  1. to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught; The men gulped down their beers

    [ Syn: quaff , swig ]

  2. utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly; He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat'

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